In case you missed it, Miss World is no longer a pageant. Come to think of it, they’ve even quietly retired the word “contest”. Now that “festival” is the operative word, the 72nd edition gave just as much platform to culture … Continue reading Opal’s Swift Redemption: A Recap of the 72nd Miss World
After three weeks of activities and challenges, marred by a Miss England switcheroo but, thankfully, spared by the conflict up north, the festival has reached its finale. In less than 12 hours, a new Miss World will be crowned. And, … Continue reading 72nd Miss World Festival: My Final Wishlist
If we separate Oceania and redirect the transcontinental beauties to Europe, the host continent would be the smallest group. And it was even made smaller with Korea’s confirmed delegate never showed up on account of an injury. Nevertheless, this is … Continue reading 72nd Miss World Candidate Round-Up (Asia and Oceania)
First, on a personal note: You can say I’m greeting this Miss World season with a renewed sense of interest. Last July, I watched Miss World Philippines live for only the second time, after a prolonged 12-year gap. Coincidentally, both … Continue reading The 72nd Miss World Festival: A Prelude
In a few hours, the 71st Miss World will finally be crowned at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. After three weeks of public appearances and pocket competitions, where early favorites faded and new ones emerged, here’s my … Continue reading 71st Miss World: The Final Wishlist
AUSTRALIA – Kristen Wright. The Land Down Under is back after skipping the last edition, and this biomedical science student advanced in the Head to Head Challenge and Talent Fast Track. Signs are hinting at a fruitful return. BANGLADESH – … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: RED TEAM (Asia and Oceania)
BELGIUM – Kedist Deltour. Three years since her Miss Universe stint, her tragic back story continues to tug heartstrings. While her exclusion in Israel remains a heartbreaker, there’s a heavy chance this Ethiopian immigrant will finally, and rightfully, earn her … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: BLUE TEAM (Europe)
ANGOLA – Florinda José. This country’s best showing here to date was a threepeat Top 5/Top 6 placement from 2006 to 2008. While this primary school teacher appears to be of that caliber, she’s so far overshadowed by other African … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: YELLOW TEAM (Africa)
ARGENTINA – Mariela Fuchs. Since ending its three-decade drought in 2017, the Land of Tango managed to place at least once more – in the previous edition, to be exact and courtesy of Amira Hidalgo. This educator is a solid … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round Up: GREEN TEAM (Americas/Caribbean)
Perhaps, they were right in biding their time, even if it wasn’t completely by choice. As most would recall, the 70th contest in Puerto Rico ended in chaos. What was meant to be a milestone edition was tainted with several … Continue reading The 71st Miss World: A Primer
In an unprecedented turn of events, the 70th edition of the Miss World pageant, originally slated to take place at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 16, was postponed indefinitely after 17 delegates and … Continue reading 70th Miss World Top 30 – 15 Who Made It and 15 Who Should
GROUP 13 – Belgium, Colombia, Curaçao, Finland, Ireland, Rwanda RWANDA – Naomie Nishimwe. This mental health advocate is another compelling speaker, though she didn’t give the same striking impression in her Head-to-Head challenge as she did in her introduction. Too … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 13-16)
GROUP 9 – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Moldova, Vietnam, Wales WALES – Olivia Harris. This 19-year-old hotel spa worker may be the least buzzed UK entry so far, but she does register as a teen Jennifer Hawkins*. She also … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 9-12)
GROUP 5 – Angola, Bolivia, Japan, Sweden, Ukraine, Venezuela ANGOLA – Ruth Carlos. This human resources student channeled hints of Naomi Campbell in the Miss World Fashion Show, so she might been a close shot at the Top Model finals. … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 5-8)
GROUP 1 – Bahamas, Malaysia, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, United States PERU – Paula Montes. Coming first in a field of almost a hundred is bound to have its drawbacks, but this 25-year-old did exude sincerity and warmth in her answers. … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 1-4)
The closest thing I’ll have to a birthday surprise came during lunch today: A completely spontaneous photo-op with Mafae Yunon-Belasco, who still looks every inch the stunning, foxy woman who represented our country in Miss World 2003 (She finished 5th). She was seated next to our table in TGI Friday’s, Bonifacio High Street along with her hubby and two kids and it was my friend Barny who approached her and arranged this whole thing. 🙂 Here’s to more pleasant surprises today. Thanks, Barny! 😛 Continue reading Bonus birthday wishes from a beauty queen
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